Teaching in the Hospital

I started to work full time. How I got this job was amazing. While I was at the interview the phone rang. The principal told me "that was the 100th applicant" for the job. I also had the opportunity to share; they asked me what is the difference between the Catholic church and my church. Then I got it! God gave it to me.

I teach children in a hospital 18 hours a week. Considering prep time, this is a full time job.I go to the patients room and help them with homework, or pick up where they left off before coming to the hospital. We play English games, I teach them German, we practice math skills, or drill them on geography. Sometimes we just talk. Being in the hospital is hard on the kids. I also spend time encouraging moms. The kids love my "treasure box" - tiny stickers and little things which help to motivate them.

There is a lot that is very satisfying about my new job, but there are also many sad things. The illnesses, accidents and defects which have put the children in the hospital is difficult for me.